Not all human “treats” make good dog treats, but tons of tummy-safe ingredients in your local grocery store are just plain magic when baked or frozen. These nuggets of goodness are ridiculously simple to make and 100% human-grade, so even you can snack on them without any of the funny looks. (Disclaimer: If your treats are shaped like bones, you may still get a little side-eye.)
For easy cookin’, check out this awesome oven and freezer-safe silicone treat tray! Also note that not all of these recipes are grain-free, and while all ingredients listed here are dog-friendly, only YOU know your dog’s allergies or food sensitivities. All serving sizes depend on the size or mold used.
What You Need:
Pumpkin Treats With Bacon + PB Glaze
TREATS:
- 1 cup pumpkin (plain purée, no pumpkin pie filling!)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup oil (canola oil or coconut oil)
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
GLAZE:
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease, melted (can sub for melted coconut oil)
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter, melted
Store easily in any airtight bag or container.
What You Need:
- 2 apples of your choice
- 1 cup Greek nonfat plain yogurt
- “Splash” of water
These are perfect to freeze inside the silicone treat tray!
It really could not get ANY simpler than this. Here’s the deal:
To store, remove treats from their molds and place in freezer in a Ziploc or other airtight container.
What You Need:
Banana Oatmeal Hypoallergenic Dog Treats
- 1 ripe (i.e., mushy) banana
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup oats (can use quick 1-min oats)
Store in any airtight bag or container.
What You Need:
Spinach, Carrot, & Zucchini Dog Treats
- 1 cup plain pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (can use more as needed)
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Store in any airtight bag or container.
What You Need:
Frozen Raspberry Pineapple Dog Treats
- 1/2 cup cubed pineapple
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp The Honest Kitchen’s Perfect Form supplement (optional)
- 1 cup water or pineapple juice
There are literally 2 steps to this recipe. Two steps.
To store, just pop the treats out of their molds and seal in a plastic Ziploc bag or airtight container in the freezer.
What You Need:
Grain-Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 cup cooked & mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/4–1/2 cup water (or sodium-free chicken broth!)
Store in a pretty mason jar or other container—this works great if you’re planning to give a batch as a gift! If treats become soft, you can remove the lid.
What You Need:
Grain-Free Banana Bread Soft Chew Dog Treats
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée
- 2 eggs
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Place in an airtight plastic container and store in the fridge.
What You Need:
Frozen Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Dog Treats
- 2 cups sliced strawberries or 16oz bag of frozen strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek low-fat yogurt
- 1 sliced banana
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 3 tbsp honey
You can swap out strawberries or bananas for any other dog-friendly fruit, and even add a little peanut butter if your pup loves it. NO GRAPES!
The Cottage Market: Frozen Strawberry & Banana Smoothie Dog Treats
These are super easy to store! Just pop the treats out of the trays and seal in a Ziploc bag or other airtight container. They will keep for a couple of months, if they even last that long.